Warehouse Operations Lead — Hands-On & Impactful

NFI Industries; Janesville (WI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

NFI Industries in Janesville, WI is seeking a Warehouse Operations Lead to coordinate and supervise daily warehouse activities under the Operations Supervisor. You will direct assignments, work closely with shift leadership, and provide hands-on support with material handling and forklift operations while ensuring safety, quality, and productivity.

The role emphasizes process improvement, accurate reporting, inventory staging, training, and maintaining a clean, secure warehouse.

Qualifications

• Must have high school diploma or GED.
• Experience in a fast-paced warehouse environment is required.
• Proficiency with Warehouse Management System and MS Office applications.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and supervise daily warehouse activities under supervision.
• Work with shift leadership to meet shift goals.
• Direct work assignments to warehouse staff.
• Provide hands-on support in material handling and forklift duties.
• Uphold safety, quality, and productivity targets.
• Suggest process improvements to supervisors.
• Communicate clearly with internal and external partners.
• Report problems and help find solutions with management.
• Ensure proper storage, labeling, and inventory staging.
• Maintain warehouse cleanliness and security.

Skills

Fast-paced warehouse experience

Time management

Organizational skills

Planning

Self-motivation

Customer service

Attention to detail

Data entry

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

Warehouse Management System

Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

Job description

NFI Industries in Janesville, WI is seeking a Warehouse Operations Lead to coordinate and supervise daily warehouse activities under the Operations Supervisor. You will direct assignments, work closely with shift leadership, and provide hands-on support with material handling and forklift operations while ensuring safety, quality, and productivity.

The role emphasizes process improvement, accurate reporting, inventory staging, training, and maintaining a clean, secure warehouse.